Chromium trioxide imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported chromium trioxide worth $10.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 114 countries for imports of this product. That is 144% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 10.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chromium trioxide from
One supplier dominates: Kazakhstan accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $6.5M | 65% |
| India | $1.2M | 12% |
| Turkey | $809K | 8.1% |
| United States | $603K | 6% |
| South Africa | $446K | 4.5% |
| China | $188K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $125K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0.5% |
| France | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, 59% above the world average of $3.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chromium trioxide imports (HS 2819.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2819.10: Chromium trioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium trioxide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chromium trioxide worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 114 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 144% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromium trioxide to the United Kingdom?
Kazakhstan was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by India (12%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of chromium trioxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $3.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromium trioxide to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium trioxide?
The HS code for chromium trioxide is subheading 2819.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2819 page.
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